The Columbia Scholastic Press Association has named Roars and Whispers a Crown Award Finalist for 2015. The publication was selected among 1,203 publications to receive either a Gold or Silver Crown Award in March 2015 when the magazine is honored during a ceremony at Columbia University. During Crown consideration, publications are judged on their excellence as shown by their design, photography, concept, coverage and writing. This is the highest award offered by the organization. Roars and Whispers won a Gold Crown in 2011.